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248 nannies are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Oakland, CA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Yasmin and I bring over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages. I had the opportunity to be an AuPair, where I cared for three girls aged 15 months, 4, and 6 years old. My experience also includes working as a night time nanny for infants. Currently, I work with a group of second graders...
Yasmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yasmin was great! She watched my son during an out of town date night. I was a little nervous about hiring a new babysitter outside our town. I was easy to work with and had such a warm vibe. "
Care member
Jennifer B.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jennifer, I am 27 years old and have been babysitting since I was about 16 years old. I've worked with many families and have all been recommended within each other. I've always loved working with kids since my own mother has been a nanny for 20+ years. I have had the opportunity to see many of the children I've...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jennifer to spend the morning with our 2 year old and drop her off at afternoon preschool. Jennifer was great! She responded to messages promptly, was punctual, friendly, and professional. Our little one is in a clingy phase, and she was very understanding...
Kate C.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I find the most enjoyment in bringing a smile to children and babies faces. On the side of many local experiences as a governess and a professional nanny, I created and organized educational concerts in Europe. During my year long volunteering in Sri Lanka after the Tsunami I created performances that served as healing of...
Lilly Miriam can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Lilly was generally professional and responsible, and followed instructions when needed. Our 2 year old son seemed to enjoy his time with her. Unfortunately had to part ways due to a layoff in the family. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have only ever worked in child care and grew up with a lot of kids in the house. I have a total of 25 nieces and nephews that I have helped take care of regularly while growing up. That has provided me with a lot of first hand experience with kids from new borns to teenagers. I have also spent time as a TA in high school, I...
Kaela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"She took the best care of my twins ! We loved her."
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired preschool teacher with a strong professional background in infant care. I have extensive experience in working with children infants through school age, as teacher, tutor, care provider, and nanny. I believe in the respectful approach to childcare, because children are competent learners and-rely on trusting...
Carolina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Simply put, Carolina is exceptional. Nanny, caregiver - these are not titles that capture who she is in the life of a child and their family. In our case, first and foremost, Carolina is family and remains a huge part of our life and the lives of our children (now...
Alexis B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Most of my family dedicated their careers to education and childcare, so I've grown up in that environment. I love working with kids and helping others, and have been babysitting/nannying for about seven years now! Most recently, I was a full-time caregiver for three children (12mo, 4yr, 6yr) with diagnosed ASD, ODD, and ADHD. I...
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from SFSU and a newly registered nurse with a strong passion for childcare and early childhood development. My experience includes working as a student assistant at the University of Oregon's Child Development Center, where I cared for children aged 1 month to 5 years, fostering their developmental growth...
Amaya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Amaya has been looking after our 2 year old since June 2020 (she is with us for the summer). Amaya is responsible, reliable, and goes above and beyond to provide care and create a safe and thoughtful environment for our son. She's taught him sign language, they've...
Jen H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ana, I am 34 years old. I have been working as a nanny / babysitter for the last 8 years. I have experience working with newborns to 14-year-old kids. Besides basic care, I have experience with meal preparation, homework, bath time, potty training, and bedtime/overnight shift. Also, I worked for 2 years in an...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana arrived on time to care for my 1 year-old during our normal weekday workday. We work from home and needed someone to watch our son so we were in the house with them all the time but essentially unavailable. Ana played with our son, fed him his meals, changed...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nakya, but you can call me Kya, it's easier to remember! I have a ton of experience working with children, starting with the fact that I'm the eldest of 5 ;). I'm originally from the Bay Area and worked for two years with the East Oakland Youth Development Center teaching math and language arts for kids aged 5-12,...
Nakya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kya to watch our 5-month-old baby girl for the day and she was great. On time (early actually), immediately comfortable with our girl (and our dog), and did a lot of activities with her: singing, reading, playing, going for a walk. It was only for one day,...
Robert S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings Parents! My name is Lai I'm in search of Nanny position in areas of (Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, San Leandro Emeryville) I am reliable, punctual, trustworthy. I cared for an infant since she was 5 months old until she was 4. 5 yrs old, I also recently care a toddler for 9 months they have moved back to...
Lai can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If I could give an extra star for review on this app, I definitely would. Auntie Lai went above and beyond and treated my daughter like her own and me and my husband like her family. She taught my daughter a lot, such as alphabets and colors. She also cooked for...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sasithorn. I am patient, responsible, energetic, and detail-oriented. I have 7 years of childcare experience, and I was an au pair for two years from 2018 to 2020. For the first family, I took care of 6-month-old twin girls for 1 year. For the second family, I took care of a 3-month-old girl for over 2 years....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Sasithorn as my recurring babysitter for the last five months since our child was 2 months old, and we couldn't be happier with her. She clearly loves playing with our child, keeping up playful chatter and having a very calm yet enthusiastic energy. As a...
Vena C.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi nice to meet you my name is Saba and I am a mother of two grown kids. I also am an experienced nanny. I have many years of childcare experience. I have worked with kids of all ages. I also have experience working with multiple children at once. I am active and I love making sure the kids I work with stay active as well. I do...
Saba can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kind , caring , compassionate and fun person who is willing to go above and beyond to ensure that a child gets all the necessary attention and care.
Karrene can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I was employed as a nanny for two young boys (ages 6 and 3), primarily after school with some evening care. We would often go to the library, the park, or do crafts at home.
I am very comfortable and competent caring for children and have years of experience in all aspects of both nannying and teaching.
Lili can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Oakland based nanny with 9 years of experience who has worked with multiple families and familiar with different parenting styles like Montessori, RIE,
Waldorf, etc.
Eva-angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
finds you well. I am reaching out regarding the nanny position. I have over 6 years of experience as a nanny and hold a pedagogy certificate. I've cared for children of various ages, including infants and toddlers, and have experience with twins, enabling me to care for two babies simultaneously for nanny share.
In addition to...
Beril can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
I'm a full time cook looking for a once or twice a week childcare job to balance out my schedule. I have experience with children of all ages. I have 7 years of camp experience, 3 years of after school experience and 3 years of nannying experience. I am a creative, fun, outgoing and kind nanny with a developed skill set in...
Flora can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello there, my name is Briseida! I am an energetic, creative and enthusiastic babysitter/ nanny. I have myriad of experience working with children and young adults. I babysat and nannied children and teenagers ages 1-19, throughout college. I recently graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz. I graduated with a...
Briseida can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have worked with children in different capacities (tutor, counselor, nanny) for over a decade. I enjoy creating long term, consistent relationships with the children I care for. I also am an LMFT, with a small therapy practice mostly working with children and teens.
Adrian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Hi, my name is Atika I have 10 years of experience as a nanny/babysitter with a lot of references that I'm happy to provide. Also I got certificate as a preschool teacher. I can help with Light Housekeeping , Cooking meals/Preparation, Laundry and do all the stuffs that belong to the kids.
Atika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Yasmin D.
5.0
Yasmin was great! She watched my son during an out of town date night. I was a little nervous about hiring a new babysitter outside our town. I was easy to work with and had such a warm vibe.
- Care member
Jennifer B.
5.0
Jennifer was great! She watched our 1yo and 5yo in the evening and was able to juggle both kids effectively (we overlapped her a little at the start). She was punctual and had a positive attitude. We would hire her again.
- Jelani G.
Lilly Miriam V.
5.0
Lilly was fantastic with caring for our two 13 years old dogs, Shay and Jake, a German Shepherd, and Jack Russell. She walked, fed, gave treats, and tucked them in each evening. Lilly also provided brief reports on their day with text messages and photos. She even offered to care for my partner who...
- Care member
Kaela L.
5.0
We started part time with Kaela (because she was booked with another family) and were lucky enough to have her take full time work with our baby Hank who is very icy to most people. He and Kaela are like best friends. He lights up when she comes in the door and they spend the day playing, singing...
- Care member
Carolina A.
5.0
Simply put, Carolina is exceptional. Nanny, caregiver - these are not titles that capture who she is in the life of a child and their family. In our case, first and foremost, Carolina is family and remains a huge part of our life and the lives of our children (now school age) but still see her twice...
- Alexis B.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Oakland, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Oakland, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Oakland, CA is as of is $26.95 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Oakland, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 248 in Oakland, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Oakland, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Oakland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Oakland, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Oakland, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Oakland, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 244 reviews of the 248 listed nannies.